Bai Lin black tea is one of Fu Jian province's three famous Gongfu teas (the two others are Zheng He and Tan Yang). This is also one of the oldest black teas in the world and one of the earliest teas to be exported to foreign countries. The highest grade of Bai Lin black tea is called Bai Lin Jin Zhen. Jin Zhen means "Golden Needle" - a well-deserved name that was given due to the beautiful color of its tea leaves, as well as its overall quality. Only tea leaves picked from early spring season in Tai Mu Shan area are made into Bai Lin Jin Zhen.